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Orchestra, which includes BerlinRosen and Glen Echo Group, acquires Civitas Public Affairs Group, a bipartisan policy and strategy advisory firm that works with philanthropies and advocacy organizations. Civitas will retain its brand and operate under its existing leadership—founding partner Patrick Guerriero and managing partner Katherine Grainger. It will immediately have access to the expanded resources and talent of Orchestra, which includes earned media, thought leadership, branding, content creation, data analytics, search engine optimization, crisis management and paid promotion. Founded in 2011, Civitas has built and managed campaigns on issues ranging from marriage equality to electric vehicle adoption. With offices in Washington, DC; Boston and New York City, it has served clients such as Autism Speaks, the Ford Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and Planned Parenthood. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. “Their expertise is unmatched and will allow us to offer clients deeper expertise in policy strategy, political intelligence and campaign design in addition to our existing abilities in insights and analytics, content and strategic communications,” said Orchestra CEO Jonathan Rosen.
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Matter Communications is hosting “Amplifying Women's Health Solutions: Communication Strategies for Startups and Early-Stage Companies,” a free, live webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The agency’s healthcare PR, crisis and content marketing teams, including Matter Health VP Jessica Beote, will discuss how companies can develop critical messaging strategies that will help executives and communication professionals elevate their solutions and services across key decision makers. The webinar will also feature American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology CCO Sandra Hodgson and Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas senior brand and culture specialist of the Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. It will run from 12 to 12:30 p.m. EST.
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Golin moves its Chicago office and global headquarters to the Merchandise Mart. The agency says that the move reflects its dedication to building a workspace that inspires creativity, change and innovation. Features of the new space include 26 conference rooms equipped with hybrid meeting technology and a 2,000-square foot “makers” studio, called the Playground, which serves as a dedicated space for agency and influencer creators to develop cutting-edge content. Keeping with the agency’s focus on work/life balance, the space, located at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza also includes a mother’s room with two private spaces, a “tranquility room,” and such amenities as a coffee-wine bar, café area and lounge space.
Praytell expands its Influence Department—which unites media, creators and social under one team... LRJ PR & Communications and Canopy Brand Group form an alliance that the firms say will bridge the operational divide between high-end brand design and strategic public relations... Twin Minds Media, Hispanic market specialist, increases the scope of its services in an effort to help brands build deeper connections with audiences through culture, storytelling, media and experiences. 
The People Platform, part of Stagwell's The Marketing Cloud, rebrands as Numetrix... Zapwater Communications has earned 17 finalist honors across two PR competitions: eight at the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards, presented by the Publicity Club of Chicago, and nine at the 2026 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards.. The Florida Public Relations Association presented 122 awards to individuals and teams from across the state at its 69th annual Golden Image and 3rd Annual Pinnacle Awards gala.
The Motion Agency acquires Vehr Communications, a Cincinnati-based strategic communications firm, effective Oct. 1... Lyceus Group, which specializes in financial services, is named a finalist for Public Relations Campaign at the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards... IPSY, a curated beauty membership platform, launches IPSY Marketing Solutions, a full-funnel marketing and sales acceleration engine. 
Fire on the Hill, which has offices in London, Manchester, New York and Paris, is providing pro bono communications support to the Intergenerational Foundation, the UK's leading authority on intergenerational fairness... The PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards Gala on Sept. 17 will have Gio Benitez, co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” and ABC News transportation correspondent, serving as emcee... CasePR, a boutique litigation communications firm, launches in Portland, OR.
inFocus, which works with entertainment, media and innovation brands in the US Hispanic market and Latin America, expands into Mexico... Modern Currency Public Relations, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2027, launches an AI visibility & generative engine optimization practice... Adfactors PR, India’s largest reputation and critical issues advisory, acquires Australian communication consultancy SenateSHJ.
